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Farmers encouraged to attend seminar on felling trees safely

October 8, 2018

Farmers are being encouraged to attend a seminar on felling trees safely on Thursday, October 11, in Athenry, Co. Galway. The event –…

‘Intensive’ farm inspection campaign to begin next week

September 28, 2018

Rural Life

An intensive farm inspection campaign is set to begin on Monday, October 1, with a special focus on working safely at heights. Lasting…

Focus on safety training as minister opens HSA ‘Ploughing’

September 18, 2018

National Ploughing Championships

Initiatives aimed at reducing accidents and calling on farmers to get safety training were the key focus at the Health and Safety Authority…

HSA: ‘We’re seeing success in work place safety – except on farms’

August 14, 2018

Rural Life

Farm safety was a central focus at the Tullamore Show this year, with several Irish organisations making the issue a key theme on…

Farm inspections account for almost 20% of HSA checks

July 25, 2018

Rural Life

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) completed almost 2,000 farm inspections and investigations in 2017, representing approximately 20% of the total amount of checks…

Man airlifted to hospital after accident on wind farm

July 19, 2018

Rural Life

A 52-year-old man has been injured in an industrial accident that occurred on a wind farm at Mountainlodge, Cootehill, Co. Cavan. The incident occurred…

Farm fatality in Kerry

July 19, 2018

Rural Life

An elderly man was killed in a farm accident in Co. Kerry, it has been confirmed. The victim died in the incident –…

24 farm deaths in 2017: What happened and what can we learn?

July 17, 2018

Rural Life

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has released a detailed breakdown of the circumstances surrounding the 24 farm fatalities that took place last…

‘I just remember the wheel going over my midriff’

July 17, 2018

Rural Life

The survivor of a childhood farm accident has detailed what happened to her and its long-term consequences in a video uploaded by the…

Farm safety: ‘It’s not about stopping but changing your practice’

July 16, 2018

Rural Life

Farmers have been urged to take the time to plan and address potential risks before undertaking any potentially dangerous tasks. This appeal was…

‘When things go right’: Farm Safety Week 2018 kicks off

July 16, 2018

Rural Life

The sixth annual Farm Safety Week UK and Ireland – which aims to to reduce the number of accidents on farms and bring…

How safe is your quad driving? 4 key aspects of ATV operation

July 11, 2018

Rural Life

‘Safety first’ is a thought that should be at the forefront of every quad driver’s mind when using such vehicles; if not, the…

Lakeland Dairies employee hospitalised following accident

July 9, 2018

Rural Life

A Lakeland Dairies employee was hospitalised late last week after he was injured in a workplace accident. In a statement, the dairy processor…

Man killed in Monaghan farm accident

July 3, 2018

Rural Life

A man has died following an accident on a farm in Co. Monaghan today (Tuesday, July 3), a spokesperson for the Health and…

More than skin deep: The real risks of sunburn

June 29, 2018

Rural Life

In light of the current soaring temperatures and searing heat, outdoor workers have been urged to heed warnings on the risks of sun…

4 key risk areas highlighted in beef farm health and safety

June 26, 2018

Beef

Farmers are being urged to be become more safety aware by Minister of State Pat Breen during his visit to the joint Health and…

School chiefs issue farm safety warning ahead of summer holidays

June 18, 2018

Rural Life

A joint appeal has been made to primary schools to promote a strong farm safety message to children before they break for the…

HSA announces appointment of incoming CEO

June 6, 2018

Rural Life

The board of the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has announced the appointment of Dr. Sharon McGuinness as chief executive designate of the…

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